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The Advanced Placement/AP A+ College Ready Program at Sparkman High School

The Advanced Placement/AP A+ College Ready Program at Sparkman High School. 2009-2010. AP and Pre-AP Training and I ncentives Program Support.

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The Advanced Placement/AP A+ College Ready Program at Sparkman High School

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  1. The Advanced Placement/APA+ College Ready Programat Sparkman High School 2009-2010

  2. AP and Pre-AP Training and Incentives Program Support • Madison County and Huntsville City Schools are participating in the program. Sparkman HS, Buckhorn HS, Hazel Green HS, Madison County HS, New Hope HS, Columbia HS, Huntsville HS, Lee HS, Butler HS, and J.O. Johnson HS were selected to participate. • Local business and industry are the primary funding sources of this grant to increase interest and expertise in upper level math and science. • The National Math and Science Initiativepromotes this partnership for academic excellence.

  3. A+ College Ready Advanced PlacementLocal Corporate Donors Boeing Science Applications International Corporation RCB Bank AZ Technology Redstone Federal Credit Union System Studies and Simulation, Inc. ERC, Inc. Compass Bank Belzon First Commercial Bank Public FA, Inc. Will technology, Inc. Westar COLSA Corporation

  4. A+ College Ready Advanced Placement Statewide Funders • Alabama Power Foundation • Regions Bank • National Math and Science Initiative

  5. A+ College Ready Advanced Placement National Funders • ExxonMobil Corporation • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • Michael and Dell Foundation

  6. What is an AP Course? • An AP course is an introductory college level course taught as a high school course. • Critical thinking and writing are stressed. • Students must take the AP Exam administered nationally in May. The exam fee is paid by the grant.  • Students may receive college credit for each qualifying exam score of 3 or better.

  7. Why take AP courses? • AP and College success • Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less. * *Source: Camara, Wayne,(2003) College Persistence, Graduation and Remediation, College Board Research Notes, (RN-19)New York.

  8. Stand out in the college admissions process. Source: National Association of College Admissions Counselors, 2004-2005 State of College Admission Survey

  9. College Ready Goals • Increase AP enrollment in math, science and English by recruiting AP potential students identified by the PSAT test. • Increase the number students earning qualifying scores (3, 4, 5) on College Board’s AP exams in those subjects by: • Flexible scheduling for optimal success • Student study sessions and at least 3 Saturday seminars • AP training for teachers for 5 consecutive summers • Laying the Foundation training for 6th – 12th teachers annually • Saturday seminars for teachers • Increase the number of students attending and graduating from college with degrees in math and science.

  10. AP Exams Taken in English, Math, and Science at 10 Dallas ISD Incentive Schools

  11. AP Qualifying Scores in English, Math, and Science at 10 Dallas ISD Incentive Schools High Schools - 10 Jr/Sr Enrollment - 8490 Minority Enrollment – 88%

  12. AP Courses for 2009-2010 Continued AP Courses • AP English Language and Composition 11th gr • AP English Literature and Composition 12th gr • AP Calculus AB • AP Chemistry • AP US Government & Politics Added AP Courses • AP Biology • AP Physics C –Mechanics • AP Physics C-Electricity & Magnetism • AP Computer Science A • AP US History

  13. Pre-AP Courses for 2009-2010 • Pre-AP English 10 • Pre-AP History 10 • Pre-AP Geometry • Pre-AP Algebra 2 Trig • Pre-AP Pre-Calculus • Pre-AP Pre-Calculus for Engineers • Pre-AP Chemistry • Pre-AP Anatomy & Physiology

  14. $$ Free College Credit $$

  15. AP Credit Policy Information • Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at the College Board’s web site: • Go to www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy. 2. Type in the name of the college or university whose AP policy you want to view (or browse by letter of the alphabet). 3. You will see two things for each school that has provided their AP credit policy information: • A link to the college’s own Web page that details its AP credit and placement policies • A statement by the college or university about their AP policy.

  16. Honors Courses vs. Pre-AP Courses Teaching strategies and student outcomes prepare students for the rigor of AP courses. Students practice thinking, reasoning, problem solving, application, and writing. Weighted 5 points No qualifying test Honors Courses Pre-AP Courses • Accelerated content • Emphasis on writing • Qualifying test for English and History • Weighted 5 points

  17. English Courses • English 10 or Pre-AP English 10 • English 11 or AP English 11 • English 12 or AP English 12 Science Courses • Anatomy & Physiology or Pre-AP Anatomy & Physiology • AP Biology • Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry • AP Chemistry • AP Physics

  18. Math Courses • Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry • Algebra 2 w/trig or Pre-AP Algebra 2 w/trig • Pre-AP Pre-Calculus • AP Calculus History Courses • US History 10 or Pre-AP US History 10 • US History 11 or AP US History 11 • Government .5 /Economics .5 or AP Government 1 and Economics .5

  19. Incentives for Taking AP Courses Students Teachers College Board training and support Opportunity to team teach Teacher receives $100 for each AP student receiving a qualifying score. • Colleges will see that students take courses with rigor • Pre-AP courses weighted 5pts and AP courses weighted 10 pts • For each qualifying AP exam score (3 or better) student receives $100 • Opportunity for free college credit

  20. 10thGrade Sample Schedule Both Semesters Fall Semester Spring Semester Pre-AP Eng 10 A-schedule Pre-AP Hist 10 B-schedule team teaching Pre-AP Geo A-schedule Pre-AP Alg 2 trig B-schedule team teaching 3. Health 9 wks/Computer 9 wks Block Schedule 4. Conditioning PE Block Schedule • Pre-AP Eng 10 A-schedule Pre-AP Hist 10 B-schedule team teaching • Pre-AP Geo A-schedule Pre-AP Alg 2 trig B-schedule team teaching 3. General Chemistry Block Schedule 4. Conditioning PE Block Schedule

  21. 10thGrade Alternating A/B 1st Semester Week 1 Week 2

  22. 11th Grade Sample Schedule Both Semesters Fall Semester Spring Semester AP Eng 11 A-schedule AP Hist 11 B-schedule team teaching Pre-AP Pre-Cal A schedule AP Computer Science B schedule individual course scheduling Psychology Block Schedule 4. Conditioning PE Block Schedule • AP Eng 11 A-schedule AP Hist 11 B-schedule team teaching 2. Pre-AP Pre-Cal A schedule AP Computer ScienceB schedule individual course scheduling • Physics Block Schedule 4. Honors Great Wars Block Schedule

  23. 11th Grade Alternating A/B 1st Semester Week 1 Week 2

  24. 9th Registration Timeline • Feb 6th Parents may begin to schedule their student’s TAP Conference through their TAP teacher • Feb 11thStudent registration orientation 1st period at S9GS & get materials • Feb 12th Pre-Registration Expo for 9th grade Exhibits 5:00-7:00 Q & A 6:00-7:00 • Feb 17-27 TAP Conferences at S9GS Library • Mar 6thDEADLINE for turning in course requests

  25. 10th – 11th Registration Timeline • Jan 21stTAP conference sign-up on Pick-A-Time • Jan 26thStudent Registration Orientation, 2nd period SHS Parent College Ready Orientation, 6 PM • Jan 28th SHS students get registration materials • Jan 29th Pre-Registration Expo Exhibits 5:00-7:00 Q & A 6:00-7:00 • Feb 2-13 TAP Conferences at SHS Library • Feb 20thDEADLINE for turning in course requests

  26. Questions?

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